Honorees drive innovation and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers across marketing, partnerships, and managed services
[Nashville, TN – May 4, 2026] – Arctiq, a leading provider of professional IT solutions and managed services, today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized four of Arctiq’s channel leaders on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2026, with three named to the prestigious Power 80 Solution Provider subset.
Those recognized include Linda Ford, Vice President, Marketing; Amanda Parsons, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Alliances; and Wendy Goins, Vice President, Marketing, who were named to the Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list. Hope Pickett, PMP, Director, Customer Experience, Managed Services, was also named to the Women of the Channel list.
This annual CRN list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. The CRN 2026 Women of the Channel honorees are innovative and strategic leaders committed to supporting the success of their partners and customers.
The annual Power 80 Solution Provider list honors the most influential women in leadership at some of the country’s most prominent IT integrators, managed service providers, value-added resellers and consultants for their channel advocacy and dedication to helping their customers and technology partners thrive.
At Arctiq, these four leaders play a critical role in driving growth, innovation, and customer success. Linda Ford and Wendy Goins lead strategic marketing initiatives that elevate brand awareness and strengthen go-to-market execution. Amanda Parsons spearheads strategic partnerships and alliances, expanding Arctiq’s ecosystem and enabling new opportunities for innovation. Hope Pickett enhances customer experience within managed services, ensuring consistent delivery excellence and long-term value for clients. Their combined leadership underscores Arctiq’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and meaningful business outcomes for customers.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate the remarkable achievements of these women who are driving meaningful change across the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP of U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each honoree has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to bold, innovative strategies that fuel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the broader channel. We’re proud to recognize their impact and look forward to seeing how they continue to shape the future of our industry.”
“We’re proud to see Linda, Amanda, Wendy, and Hope recognized by CRN for their leadership and contributions to the channel,” said Chris McMillen, CRO, Arctiq. “Each of them brings deep expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering value for our customers. Their recognition reflects the strength of our team and the impact we strive to make every day.”
The 2026 Women of the Channel will be featured online beginning May 4 at crn.com/wotc.
About Arctiq
Arctiq is a global, intelligence-driven technology services firm delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Networking & Connected Experiences, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Autonomous Operations & Intelligence, and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate, secure, and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure, networking, data, security, automation, and observability under a single, integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction, improve resilience, and make better, faster decisions as their environments evolve. www.arctiq.com
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.
Follow The Channel Company: LinkedIn and X.
© 2026 The Channel Company, Inc. CRN is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All rights reserved.
Media Contacts:
Linda Ford, Vice President of Marketing
Arctiq
949-836-8323
linda.ford@arctiq.com
Jessica Beaudet
The Channel Company
jbeaudet@thechannelcompany.com
.png?width=380&height=170&name=image%20(80).png)